Following on from World Book Day last Thursday, we thought we would have a go at earning our story time badge. We made puppets and told our own stories. Talked about our favourite stories and made a bookmark using our…
Planting seeds
A huge heartfelt thank you to Helen from Wentworth Woodhouse for visiting us tonight to teach us all about growing seeds. Remember to care for your plant and we would love to see photos of your sunflowers and tomatoes 🍅…
Founders Day
What a fantastic night! We celebrated Founders Day and the Squirrels learned some essential Scouting skills. They were especially impressive when learning how to create sparks for a fire. Everyone also practiced archery, knot tying, and table setting. As a…
Maps and new squirrels
We had a fantastic, action-packed evening! The Squirrels learned how to make ranger beads and then put them to use. We also explored map reading skills. The highlight was definitely the treasure hunt, with each Squirrel finding their own compass…
New Term at Squirrels
The Squirrels have been very busy these last few weeks! We’ve had a whirlwind of fun, from getting crafty making bird feeders and bug hotels to celebrating Chinese New Year with exciting activities. We’ve learnt lots, had fun, and most…
New Admissions Policy Explained
Due to the overwhelming demand for places in the group, the committee have decided that we need a transparent admissions policy in place. This new policy is available on the website here: https://www.the42nd.co.uk/admissions-policy/
Could you be our next team member?
Could you be our next Scout section team member? more details available HERE
Celebrating 32 Years of Dedication: Chil’s Remarkable Journey
On August 1st, 2024, we will celebrate a significant milestone in our scouting community as Chil marks 32 years of exemplary leadership. Chil’s journey began in 1992 when she and Christine Francis re-opened our group after a brief closure due…
